Global Treasury and Finance Audit, AVP

State Street•Boston, MA

About The Position

Corporate Audit is seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President to lead and execute complex audits and validation work across Global Treasury. The role primarily covers liquidity risk, interest rate risk in the banking book, investment portfolios, governance, and related regulatory reporting. The AVP leads audit teams through planning, testing, issue development, and reporting; reviews work for quality and evidentiary support; and communicates conclusions to senior management. The position requires strong audit execution and leadership skills, practical knowledge of Treasury risk management, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The audit team supports the organization in managing risk, responding to challenges, and driving performance and profitability. It also provides regulators assurance that the bank operates in compliance with key banking regulations and appropriately manages risks to the company and global financial systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Risk Management, or a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, Global Treasury, public accounting, or another first- or second-line risk management role.
Experience leading significant workstreams and audit engagements.
Practical knowledge of Treasury risk management, with experience in liquidity risk, interest rate risk in the banking book, asset and liability management, or a related discipline.
Strong analytical and professional judgment, including the ability to identify significant risks and develop well-supported conclusions.
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities, meet commitments, and escalate obstacles early in a fast-paced environment.
Clear, factual, and concise written and verbal communication, including communication with senior management and regulators.
Ability to research, interpret, and apply regulatory requirements and supervisory expectations relevant to Treasury and liquidity.
Collaborative approach and ability to provide clear direction and review feedback to audit team members.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or professional certification, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Lead complex audits across Global Treasury from planning through testing, issue development, and final reporting.
Direct audit teams on individual engagements, establish expectations, monitor delivery, review workpapers, and coach team members.
Plan and perform controls testing, including walkthroughs, sample selection, evidence inspection, reperformance, and evaluation of operating effectiveness.
Evaluate Treasury processes against regulatory requirements, supervisory guidance, internal policies, and established risk limits.
Apply professional skepticism to assess the quality, completeness, and reliability of evidence and challenge unsupported or inconsistent explanations.
Use data analytics to support testing, identify anomalies, and enable continuous monitoring where appropriate.
Communicate testing status, emerging concerns, scope changes, and delivery risks promptly to audit management, supported by fact-based analysis and proposed solutions.
Build constructive relationships across the lines of defense while maintaining audit independence and objectivity.
Maintain current knowledge of Global Treasury risks, regulatory expectations, and industry practices, particularly in liquidity risk, asset-liability management, and interest rate risk.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and optional additional coverages.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, short-term disability, and family-care responsibilities.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
Incentive compensation, including eligibility for annual performance-based awards, with certain sales-role exclusions.
Eligibility for certain tax-advantaged savings plans.
Inclusive development opportunities.
Flexible work-life support.
Paid volunteer days.
Employee networks.